Elvis at The O2: The Exhibition of His Life at The O2, London is the largest Elvis™ retrospective ever mounted in Europe with more than 300 artefacts direct from the Presley family’s treasured Graceland Archives.
Now the exhibits are being swelled by one of the most famous outfits worn by Elvis Presley – the iconic black leather suit he wore during the 1968 Comeback Special.
The television event featured Elvis’ first live stage performances in over seven years.
The program aired on December 3rd 1968 on the NBC television network as the highest rated TV special of the year. Its success led to Elvis’ return to the music charts with Suspicious Minds and The Wonder of You, record-breaking shows in Las Vegas and sell-out tours.
The outfit will be displayed at the show from Thursday (Feb 12) for just two months, before being returned to Graceland.
Elvis at The O2: The Exhibition of His Life chronicles the rise of the rock ‘n’ roll icon and how Elvis impacted popular culture around the world through his music, movies and personal style.
From his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame, the exhibition will explore Elvis mania that first swept America and then the world, ground-breaking recording sessions, record-breaking concert tours, his military service, Hollywood film career and influence on fashion.
Most importantly, visitors will get an intimate peek behind the gates of Graceland and come to know the man hailed as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who strived to be the best possible father, son and friend.
The incredible artefacts include automobiles, personal items, historical documents, iconic stage costumes, guitars, gold and platinum records, and photography, in addition to dazzling audio and video presentations.
Even the famous pool table Elvis played on with The Beatles is on display.
Exhibition curator and Graceland Director of Archives Angie Marchese says: “The reaction to the exhibition has been amazing and now we’re thrilled to be bringing over the iconic black leather suit that Elvis wore in the 1968 comeback special.
"The suit is so significant because the 1968 comeback special signified the rebirth of Elvis’ career and helped to cement his place as the King of Rock and Roll™.”
“The black leather suit will take pride of place alongside all of the other iconic items which are already on display. No exhibition mounted previously has ever been so revealing of the man and the star. For people who can’t get to Graceland, Graceland is coming to them.”
Tickets to the exhibition – which runs until the end of August - are available now and can be booked via www.elvisattheo2.com Total MK is giving away three pairs of tickets to the exhibition in this week's competition.
To be in with a chance of winning a pair simply email your name and address to:
info@totalmk.co.uk putting 'Return to Sender' the subject box.
Closing date for entries is Wednesday, February 18, 2015, and the first three entries picked at random will each win a pair of tickets. Open to UK residents only.
Please note travel costs are not included in the prize.
Good luck!
